About
Sanctuary, Canberra is a blank-canvas wedding and event venue located in a restored church building at 17 Brockman Street, Narrabundah. Managed by Rise Events on behalf of the Uniting Church Australia, the space has been hosting celebrations since 2021. The venue features an indoor main hall of approximately 135m2 with 3m to 4m high ceilings, timber flooring, and natural light filtered through soft curtains.
Key features and policies include: - A total venue capacity of up to 100 people, or 50 people for certain space configurations.
- A fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as on-site bathrooms.
- Indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a private outdoor courtyard with seating.
- Amenities such as air-conditioning, heating, and two split-system units with remote control.
- Included furniture such as dining tables, coffee tables, armchairs, and lounge seating, with peacock chair hire available for baby showers.
- Provided tableware including 30 units each of wine glasses, champagne flutes, mugs, and cake plates, plus assorted serving platters and carafes.
- Free on-site parking for up to 12 cars, with additional street parking and proximity to public transport.
- Partial wheelchair accessibility and accessible parking.
- A 50% deposit required to secure dates, with the final balance and a $500 security bond due two weeks before the event.
- A portion of hire fees is redistributed to projects supporting women, including a 10% share to At Her Table.